Well, that's worth the listen. It's on both the Paste and Quietus lists. As pointed out by one of those reviews, the guitar solo on the title track is something else
"Nuggets: Original Artyfacts From The First Psychedelic Era 1965-1968" more than 5 hours of music from one of the best ever compilation albums.
AMG says "Very few "oldies" compilations have had an influence approaching that of Nuggets, and even fewer are as rewarding to listen to; if you care about rock music in the '60s, you need to own this album."
One of ProgArchives contributors says "This mind blowing box of treasures is essential for lovers of psychedelic and space rock."
"Nuggets: Original Artyfacts From The First Psychedelic Era 1965-1968" more than 5 hours of music from one of the best ever compilation albums.
Here's a story. Many years ago I used to do shiftwork making microfiche. Someone brought a tape of this to play one Friday night. Blew my mind as I only knew 1 or 2 tracks. After about 3 hours sleep the next morning I went into London for beer and music as usual. Went into a shop on Hanway street which wasn't a regular haunt... and there was a virtually mint copy on the wall for £50. This was 30 years ago when £50 was £50. My jaw hits the floor. Wife to be says "Would you like it?" I start making moaning noises... So that's how I found my copy. I think the expanded version looses a lot of impact because of all the extras - though taken track at a time it's all glorious. Thanks for the memories!
Well, it turns out that last one was not for me. Maybe this one is nearer my pace:
Whispers, Then Silence by Elian Promising so far. More active than the cover art suggests (the art and title had me expecting something Köner-esque, and this is definitely not that), but kind of chiming and hypnotic and droney.
Narwal - Nirvana Narwal is a band from the Netherlands, most active during the 80's. It consists of four members, from who two were also active in the industrial groups (de Fabriek & Mekanik Kommando). So far the Nirvana volumes were only available on tape and in very limited quantities on the band De Fabriek’s own imprint, carefully dug out and compiled by Jeroen Vermandere, an enthusiastic mind in Dutch cassette culture and founder of the label Ongehoord. He tried to present what to him is the essence of this band and he succeeded in an impressive way. The listener immediately gets soaked into the mysterious sounds of ‘Nirvana’, in the deep sea synth-scapes sprinkled by beautiful vocals here and there, to very uplifting and almost enchanting music. Psychedelic, deep and quite ‘something else’, as was the bands intention when they formed this project. The release with exclusive design by Anton Westbom is limited to 300 copies and audiophile mastering by Brandenburg Mastering ensures a stunning listening experience.
Ps - I couldn't agree more, a most enjoyable listen!
I like the Italian version better then the English version. Good new Italian prog. It's making reviewers who followed the band in the 1970s sniffy because of its pop leanings, but I think it's quite enjoyable and miles better than their last outing. (And am not a prog purist.)
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AMG says "Very few "oldies" compilations have had an influence approaching that of Nuggets, and even fewer are as rewarding to listen to; if you care about rock music in the '60s, you need to own this album."
One of ProgArchives contributors says "This mind blowing box of treasures is essential for lovers of psychedelic and space rock."
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Have you tried the the British Empire version which is also really great!?
"Nuggets, Vol. 2: Original Artyfacts from the British Empire & Beyond".
Er I think I have a "review" copy somewhere but I haven't really delved into it. I should probably rectify that soon!
Promising so far. More active than the cover art suggests (the art and title had me expecting something Köner-esque, and this is definitely not that), but kind of chiming and hypnotic and droney.
"Nuggets Archives From U.S.A." which comes in many volumes.
Well, at least he's not dead. He deserves a break for a guy in his eighties.
Narwal - Nirvana
Narwal is a band from the Netherlands, most active during the 80's. It consists of four members, from who two were also active in the industrial groups (de Fabriek & Mekanik Kommando). So far the Nirvana volumes were only available on tape and in very limited quantities on the band De Fabriek’s own imprint, carefully dug out and compiled by Jeroen Vermandere, an enthusiastic mind in Dutch cassette culture and founder of the label Ongehoord. He tried to present what to him is the essence of this band and he succeeded in an impressive way. The listener immediately gets soaked into the mysterious sounds of ‘Nirvana’, in the deep sea synth-scapes sprinkled by beautiful vocals here and there, to very uplifting and almost enchanting music. Psychedelic, deep and quite ‘something else’, as was the bands intention when they formed this project. The release with exclusive design by Anton Westbom is limited to 300 copies and audiophile mastering by Brandenburg Mastering ensures a stunning listening experience.
Ps - I couldn't agree more, a most enjoyable listen!
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Ps - Also terrific!
Neil Young With Crazy Horse - Colorado Neil Young - Homegrown
From the Presto Top 5 list, thanks Yerjazz for pointing me there